2. 3. HYBRID LANGUAGESYou all know standard English and its varieties, namely American English, Australian English, Canadian English, South African English and New Zealand English. Now let's take a look at some hybrid languages!Feel free to post your opinions on the discussion forum and share them with us! :)) A. 1. Let's start with Chinglish and watch some highlights of Broadway's "Chinglish," a new comedy about the misadventures of miscommunication. What do you think about it? 2. David Henry Hwang is "Chinglish"'s playwright. Now watch his interview and comment on it.
B. Time for SPANGLISH (a blend of Spanish and English, usually spoken by Latinos) :)) Have you ever listened to anyone speaking Spanglish? It's simply hilarious :P 1. Do you know George Lopez? He’s an American comedian, actor, and talk show host. Let’s watch an extract of ABC sitcom “George Lopez” interviewing Sofia Vergara, a Colombian actress who stars on the ABC series “Modern Family”. 2. Now watch the trailer of the film "SPANGLISH" and a. say what it is about.
b. Why does "every family need translation" sometimes? c. What's a "cultural divide"?c. Let's listen to some Hinglish in "Just for laughs"! Did you like the video? Why (not)?And what about watching "Bend it like Beckham" trailer? Any comments?! ...
A. 1. Let's start with Chinglish and watch some highlights of Broadway's "Chinglish," a new comedy about the misadventures of miscommunication. What do you think about it?
2. David Henry Hwang is "Chinglish"'s playwright. Now watch his interview and comment on it.
B. Time for SPANGLISH (a blend of Spanish and English, usually spoken by Latinos) :)) Have you ever listened to anyone speaking Spanglish? It's simply hilarious :P1. Do you know George Lopez? He’s an American comedian, actor, and talk show host. Let’s watch an extract of ABC sitcom “George Lopez” interviewing Sofia Vergara, a Colombian actress who stars on the ABC series “Modern Family”.
2. Now watch the trailer of the film "SPANGLISH" and a. say what it is about.
b. Why does "every family need translation" sometimes? c. What's a "cultural divide"?c. Let's listen to some Hinglish in "Just for laughs"! Did you like the video? Why (not)? And what about watching "Bend it like Beckham" trailer? Any comments?! ...